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Atlanta wants your truck parking expertise | Ohio plans U.S. 23 improvements
Another day, another parking survey. (Sigh.) If that's your first reaction, take the long view. Atlanta's metro planning org is requesting truckers' input on freight issues in the 20-county area, and Ohio needs Columbus-Toledo expertise, too.
October 4, 2023
Business
Diesel prices dip after nearly 3 months of increases, while rates hold steady to slightly down
Diesel's national average fell 4.7 cents during the most recent week, as spot rates held mostly flat-to-down. Also: Trucker Path adds per-trip spot cargo insurance to marketplace; Sheetz opening three new Ohio locations with truck diesel lanes, parking.
September 26, 2023
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March 24, 2025
Regulations
Wyoming I-80's $34M overhaul after the 'winter from hell'
After spending $34 million on 200 parking spaces and some highway improvements, two new truck parking areas still don't have restrooms or any food options. Long Haul Paul said he's "not doing cartwheels," but grateful nonetheless.
September 26, 2023
Regulations
Calif. guv vetoes driverless-truck-ban legislation
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the bill was “unnecessary for the regulation and oversight of heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology" in the state. Also: Texas city eyeing truck parking ban on city streets; latest Highway Angel.
September 25, 2023
Electronic Logging Devices
KSK ELD reinstated to FMCSA's registered devices list
A week after the device was revoked, FMCSA has reinstated it to the list of registered devices. Also: Love's opens a second location in Prescott, Arkansas; latest Highway Angel recognized for helping truckers after blow-overs.
September 22, 2023
Equipment
Report: Half of commercial vehicles will be 'zero-emission' by 2040
ACT Research's new report estimates a significant uptick in battery-electric truck adoption beginning in 2027. Also: FMCSA awards grant money for parking, safety improvements; TFI acquires Vedder Transportation Group; more.
September 13, 2023
Voices
POLL: Just how bad is the 'parking at the fuel island' problem?
How often are you seeing operators occupying fuel-island space as if they're going to get (well more than) a 30-minute break out of the stop? One reader notes "it’s becoming a real epidemic," and he's "seen some instances where things get pretty heated."
September 6, 2023
Parking
More truck parking coming to I-80
Wyoming later this month will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for nearly 200 new truck parking spaces along I-80. Also: Nominate your "Best Fleet to Drive For" through October; 27K Mack Granites recalled; Fruehauf recalls van trailers.
September 5, 2023
Life
4.1-million-mile safe driver wins prestigious CVSA award
AutoZone truck driver Wayne Hayes won this year's CVSA International Driver Excellence Award. Also: New Love's stops open in Louisiana, Nevada; Highway Angel recognized for stopping to help stranded, distressed motorist.
September 4, 2023
Voices
POLL: What's your No. 1 concern in trucking today?
Parking, detention, rates, inflation, hours, ELDs. ... the list goes on. There's never a shortage of trucking issues of concern, but if you had to name one as your top, which would it be? Weigh in via this poll.
September 1, 2023
Equipment
Used truck sales volumes, prices trending down
ACT Research reported used Class 8 sales volumes were down nearly 8% in July, while prices were down 5%. Also: South Dakota truck parking areas closed indefinitely; TA names new CEO.
September 1, 2023
Regulations
Safety groups decry attempts to block speed limiters, OOIDA fires back
Safety advocacy groups, including the Trucking Alliance group of large carriers, urged Congress to oppose measures to block a speed limiter mandate. Also: Trimac acquires Tennessee-based bulk carrier; Love's expands again with two new stops.
August 25, 2023
Regulations
Nearly 200 propane tanker trailers need reinspection
FMCSA and PHMSA found that some tankers manufactured by Meeder Equipment Company Inc./Ransome Manufacturing were not inspected properly. Also: New dual-facing AI dashcam; Comdata now accepted at Maverik stops; new source for rest area parking info.
August 15, 2023
Regulations
CVSA asks for more time to comment on automatic emergency braking proposal
The group representing commercial vehicle inspectors said the initial 60-day comment period isn't enough to properly analyze and comment on the proposal. Also: Forward Air, Omni Logistics merging; Sheetz opens new location with truck parking, fueling.
August 11, 2023
Overdrive Extra
What makes a top-rated truck stop
Plentiful parking, clean showers, pet-friendly policies, parking, great food, respectful service ... did we say parking? All the qualities OTR truckers want in a truck stop take center stage in commentary on Trucker Path's Top 100 list. Who's your No 1?
August 3, 2023
Parking
Greyhound smashes three parked trucks: HOS, truck parking shortage to blame?
After a tragic crash on the off-ramp at a rest area in Illinois, the Truckload Carriers Association is demanding more truck parking and HOS flexibility on Capitol Hill.
July 31, 2023
Regulations
Colorado fuel haulers get temporary hours waiver
The exemption is effective through July 15. Also: Federal funding awarded for two truck parking projects; ATA, Kenworth, Goodyear, Schneider leaders elected to ATHS hall of fame; HHG mover sentenced for stealing property.
July 5, 2023
Life
Truck driver watching TikTok at time of deadly crash, cops say
A truck driver involved in a deadly crash that killed five in January in Arizona was allegedly watching TikTok at the time of the crash. Also: Michigan receives funding for "truck stop of the future;" trucker amenities at new New York service area.
July 4, 2023
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